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Home minister Rajnath Singh has called a high-level meet on Saturday to take stock of the situation which followed after the conviction of Dera chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh and decide the future course of action in the wake of violence in Panchkula and other parts of Haryana and Rajasthan.

Top home ministry, Intelligence bureau, para military officials expected to attend the meeting. Earlier the minister spoke to the chief ministers of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and the LG of Delhi Friday and assured all possible assistance to tackle the situation.

President Ram Nath Kovind has condemned the violence in Punjab and Haryana by Dera Sachcha Sauda supporters. In a tweet, President said, "Violence and damage to public property after court verdict is highly condemnable." He also appealed to all citizens to maintain peace.

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu also expressed grief at the loss of lives in the violence. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condemned the violence in Punjab and Haryana. In a tweet, while strongly condemning the violence, PM said that the instances of violence are deeply distressing. He also urged everyone to maintain peace. PM also said that the law and order situation is being closely monitored and that he has reviewed the situation with the National Security Advisor and the Home Secretary.

Information and Broadcasting Minister Smriti Irani also appealed people to maintain calm. She, in a tweet, drew attention of news channels to an advisory, asking them to refrain from causing panic, distress & undue fear. She also condemned attack on media and causing damage to property.